“I used to scroll through my day, always feeling behind, left out, or not enough. But when I started chewing on God’s love—even with my phone in hand—I found a new peace and confidence that no app could give me.”
Why the Digital World Makes It Hard to Live Loved
Social media, endless news, and constant notifications can leave you feeling distracted, anxious, and always comparing yourself to others. It’s easy to measure your worth by likes, followers, or someone else’s highlight reel. The digital world promises connection but often delivers emptiness and insecurity.
But God’s love is deeper and more real than anything on your feed. The CHEW on This™ framework can help you stay anchored in His truth, even as you navigate a noisy, digital world.
How to CHEW for Focus and Confidence Online
1. Confess—Name the Distraction or Comparison
- “God, I keep getting sucked into scrolling and feel empty afterward.”
- “I compare my life to others and end up feeling ‘less than.’”
- “I’m distracted and missing what matters most.”
- Brief Prayer: “Lord, I bring You my distractions and comparisons. Help me see myself through Your eyes.”
2. Hear—Let God’s Word Speak Truth Over You
- “I have loved you with an everlasting love.” (Jeremiah 31:3)
- “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” (Romans 12:2)
- “Each of you should test your own actions. Then you can take pride in yourself, without comparing yourself to someone else.” (Galatians 6:4)
- Brief Prayer: “Holy Spirit, remind me that my value comes from You, not from what I see online.”
3. Exchange—Chew on a Grounding Question
- “If I really believed God’s love is enough for me, how would that change the way I use my phone or engage online?”
- “If I really believed I am already accepted and valued by God, how would that change my response to what I see on social media?”
- “If I really believed God is present with me right now, how would that change my focus and peace?”
- Brief Prayer: “Jesus, help me stay rooted in Your love and not get lost in comparison.”
4. Walk—Practice Living Loved, Even Online
- Pause before you open an app and pray your chew question.
- Set a timer or limit for your screen time and use the extra moments to connect with God or others in person.
- When you feel the urge to compare, stop and thank God for one unique thing about your own life.
- Share a positive, encouraging message with someone online instead of just scrolling.
- Brief Prayer: “Father, help me use technology in ways that honor You and remind me of Your love.”
Mini Story
“There was a season when I’d wake up and immediately start scrolling, only to feel anxious and ‘less than’ before my day even began. When I started chewing on Jeremiah 31:3—’I have loved you with an everlasting love’—I began to pause before picking up my phone, asking, ‘If I really believed God’s love is enough, how would that change my day?’ Over time, I found more peace, less comparison, and a deeper sense of being truly seen by God.”
Continue Your Journey: Anchored in Love, Not Likes
Today, let your CHEW practice focus on living loved in a digital world.
Pause at least three times—before you scroll, when you feel comparison, and when you need to refocus.
Write down or share one way you experienced God’s love or overcame distraction today.
Invite a friend or family member to join you, and encourage each other to stay grounded in God’s truth, both online and offline.
Ready for more?
Keep going with the next blog in the series: “Chewing on God’s Love in New Seasons—Transitions, Loss, and Fresh Starts.”
Learn how God’s love can steady you and give you hope no matter what changes life brings. To see the previous post, see here.
Transparency Note: This series is crafted in collaboration with advanced AI tools and thoughtfully finalized by the 1st Principle Group staff to ensure biblical faithfulness and practical relevance for our readers.
